Children's Dentistry

Children's dentistry is check-ups and treatment for babies' and children's teeth, done with more patience and in shorter visits than adult care. At our Al Qusais, Dubai clinic, our dentist sees children for check-ups, fluoride, fillings and root canal treatment on baby teeth, and our specialist orthodontist checks how the jaws and bite are developing.

Why do baby teeth matter?

Baby teeth hold the space for the adult teeth growing underneath. A baby tooth lost early to decay can let the neighbouring teeth drift into the gap, which can crowd the adult teeth later.

Decay in a baby tooth can also hurt and become infected, just as in an adult tooth. Treating it, rather than waiting for it to fall out, keeps your child comfortable and keeps the space.

What treatments do we offer children?

• Check-ups. The dentist checks every tooth for early decay, looks at the gums and the bite, and shows you and your child how to brush the areas that are easy to miss.
• Fluoride application. A fluoride gel painted on the teeth helps strengthen the enamel against decay. It takes a few minutes; your child should not eat or drink for a short time afterwards.
• Fillings. Small cavities are repaired with tooth-coloured fillings. Catching them early keeps treatment short.
• Root canal treatment on baby teeth. When decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, cleaning and sealing the inside can save it until it is ready to fall out. If a tooth cannot be saved, the dentist explains whether the space needs to be held open.

How can you make the visit easier?

• Talk about the visit simply and positively; avoid words like "hurt" or "needle".
• Book a time when your child is usually rested, not just before a nap or a meal.
• Stay with your child and tell the dentist what worries them. A first visit can be just a look and a count of their teeth.

When is an early orthodontic check useful?

Some bite problems are easier to treat while a child is still growing. Our orthodontist explains that widening a narrow upper jaw is easiest around the ages of 10 to 12, before the bones of the palate fuse. If you notice crowding, a crossbite or mouth breathing, read about early orthodontics for children.

How much does children's dentistry cost?

Fluoride application is AED 200 per session, and root canal treatment on a baby tooth starts from AED 400 for a front tooth or AED 600 for a back tooth; see all prices.